Atty. John A. Collins
John A. Collins practices in the areas of Civil Appellate and Motion Practice.
Appellate Practice & More Attorney · Serving Buffalo, NY
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About John A. Collins at a Glance
John A. Collins is a medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, and appellate attorney based in Buffalo, New York, practicing at Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria LLP. Admitted to practice in New York, State of New York 1983. Educated at University of Buffalo Law School (J.D., 1983). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serves clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John A. Collins
John A. Collins practices in the areas of Civil Appellate and Motion Practice. He has argued appeals before the New York Court of Appeals, all four Departments of the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Second and Third Circuits.
Speaking Engagements
- Prepared course materials and lectured on Article 78 Proceedings and Appeals From Administrative Determinations for the New York State Bar Association as part of its New York Appellate Practice Seminar, November 2001
- Presented a lecture for the Erie Institute of Law on Matrimonial Appellate Practice, March 1999
Professional Activities
- Member of the Bar of the United States Supreme Court
- Member of the New York State Bar Association
- Member of the Bar Association of Erie County
Practice Areas
Practice Areas Explained
John A. Collins's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John A. Collins handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Buffalo.
Medical Malpractice in Buffalo
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Personal Injury in Buffalo
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Product Liability in Buffalo
John A. Collins is one of 65,610 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in New York →
Appellate Practice in Buffalo
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
John A. Collins is one of 85,572 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in New York →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Buffalo
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Buffalo are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Buffalo Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Buffalo-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Buffalo Choose John A. Collins
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish John A. Collins's practice in the field of medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, and appellate.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice, personal injury, and product liability, John A. Collins can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Buffalo
A Buffalo-based practice means John A. Collins attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues John A. Collins Handles in Buffalo
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